The body’s natural defense systems work hard to fight off infection caused by viruses. Unfortunately the immune system can be compromised by chronic stress, toxins in the environment, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other medical conditions. Once defenses are low, it’s easy to contract air and waterborne viruses, especially during cold and flu season during winter months when many people are shut indoors.

Anti-Viral Support Supplements

Nutritional supplements can be used to support the body in a number of important ways. Certain herbs contain properties that boost defenses against bacteria and viruses, while others can be used as part of topical treatments to speed up the healing process for cuts, scrapes and burns to skin. Additionally, some nutritional formulas actually lessen the length of time and severity of viral symptoms once they occur and others suppress enzymes responsible for viral replication so that viruses cannot spread.

Natural Properties Contained in Plants

Many plants and herbs contain anti-viral compounds used in nutritional supplements for medical support. Because plants are under constant attack from their own viruses both above and below the ground, they must manufacture strong defenses within their cells. These same chemical mechanisms at play, can be harvested for use by humans against invasive and harmful agents to the body.